American comic: From Beijing with Love, starting with a mutant.

Zhou Xingxing closed the resettlement plan for Gegebu and Baobao, then turned to look at the other two.

The spots are still there, and he's hiding his hands in his hoodie pockets.

The flower buds are sitting upright.

"It's your turn. What are your thoughts?"

The two looked at each other, then looked away.

Hanaya hesitated for a moment: "Director Stephen, you can arrange it."

Zhou Xingxing nodded. "That's easier to understand. I understand. Before, in the lab, everything you did was decided by others. After a while, you didn't even know what you wanted."

Hearing this, the two lowered their heads and dared not speak.

Stephen Chow sighed. Yin Feng is truly inhuman!

These children have been tortured to the point of losing their will.

"I can recommend positions, but you'll have to think about it carefully before making a decision. If you think what I've said isn't suitable, you can apply for a change."

"What if I refuse?" Spot raised his face.

"Reject this position and find another one."

"What if they all refuse?"

Stephen Chow wasn't angry at all. "Then learn Chinese first, then law, and get used to living here. Think it through before we talk about work. The cafeteria won't give you less food at night just because you don't create value."

After speaking, Stephen Chow pointed to a desk that he had specially ordered to be brought over.

"Look at this, what can you tell from it?"

The puzzled spot turned its head to look, and without even thinking too much, blurted out:

"There's slag inclusion in the weld on the left side, the table leg has been hit and is bent inside. The bolt on the right rear is loose. I estimate it can still be used for about another six months, after which the tabletop will tilt to the right."

Stephen Chow got up and walked to a cart: "What about this one?"

"There are fatigue marks on the right side of the second tray. It may break if it bears more than 40 kilograms. The wheel axle also has problems, and the left front wheel bracket is aging."

Are these things important?

Believing his abilities were useless, Spot's voice trembled slightly: "I don't have much fighting power..."

Zhou Xingxing, now seated again, looked exceptionally serious: "Xiao Yi, no, Little Xiao Yi. Your abilities are amazing!"

"Facility safety inspection, non-destructive testing assistant, bridge and steel structure, aviation equipment, industrial equipment... I can't just name a few places that need you!"

"Of course, you're only seventeen. The bottom line of the law protecting minors is there. The organization won't assign you to high-risk areas, there are no night shifts, and you can't operate dangerous equipment independently."

"Then what can I do?"

"Learn from certified engineers! After you pass the training, you can apply for a professional qualification certificate. Your abilities will only be used as a supplementary indicator."

Her freckled lips moved several times before she managed to squeeze out, "Thank you..."

He was genuinely touched; the pancake looked delicious.

Spot never imagined that the useless and powerless abilities that Silver Peak scientists considered her could actually accomplish so much.

Zhou Xingxing wrote the words "trial period" after the placement intention, and then looked at Olivia Carter.

"Little Ao, it's your turn. Do you enjoy working with plants?"

Huaya nodded and hummed in agreement.

"But my ability can only increase the germination rate and the growth rate by a maximum of 40%, and it has little effect on mature trees."

Zhou Xingxing raised his hand and waved, indicating that she didn't need to worry: "The nursery needs seedlings, who has time to rush a fifty-year-old locust tree to grow to a hundred years old and throw it a birthday banquet?"

"Seedling specialist, greenhouse grower, agricultural technician, rare plant conservation, post-disaster vegetation restoration, food production in enclosed facilities... these are all suitable areas. Anyone interested?"

"This..." Flower bud's thoughts were similar to those of Spot.

Over there, their abilities are considered useless, even less effective than Boom's one-time self-destruct ability.

In particular, if Silver Peak were to create a clone of himself, it would be an incredible weapon in the war effort.

After being imprisoned and studied for a long time, Hanaya's personality also became timid.

"Director Zhou...may I go take a look first?"

"Of course! These are minor issues."

Zhou Xingxing suddenly had a great idea.

"Here's what I'll do: I'll assign you to the Northwest Desertification Control Project. There's a woman there named Martha Barton, codenamed Oasis. She's sixty-seven years old, also a mutant, and has the ability to resonate with the land."

"Yes, Oasis works as a project consultant there, and also handles logistics. Hmm... she makes pretty good scones too."

As he spoke, Stephen Chow took out his phone and started a video call. After a few minutes, a straw hat covered in sand appeared on the other end of the line.

"Zhou, why are you calling at this hour? I was just looking at the newly delivered flowering saplings."

"Auntie Martha, let me introduce you to someone new!"

"Call me 'sister'."

"Okay, okay, Martha, this is Olivia Carter, codename Flower Bud."

"She's very capable; she can improve plant germination rates, promote seedling growth, and alleviate pests and diseases. I'm planning to have her partner with you."

In the video, Martha wiped her hands, stared intently at the flower bud, and then spoke in her native language: "Why does this child look so pale? Has she eaten?"

Hanaya, who didn't understand the accent, was also surprised that the other person asked this first. "Uh... I've already eaten, thank you."

"It's good that you've eaten. The northwest wind is strong, so make sure you eat your fill. Take your time to recover and don't rush back to work."

"Don't you need to test my abilities first?"

"What kind of test? You're here, so take a look around first, and stay if you feel comfortable."

"What if I can't help?"

"How could I not be able to help? I have plenty of work to do!"

Hua Ya was still somewhat hesitant: "I don't know much about plants in arid regions."

"I didn't know anything about the flowering tamarisk and saxaul trees here before. After I came here, I learned from the old team leader. Kid, the land doesn't mind if you learn slowly."

Stephen Chow pulled the phone closer to himself: "That's enough! You're trying to use a benevolent approach to win her over before she even arrives? We're talking about mutual selection!"

"Who's detaining people?"

Martha glared at him through the screen, then turned to Huaya: "Take a look first, and you can decide whether it's suitable or not. It's okay if you don't like it; we can find a more suitable place when we get back."

"I'm willing to go."

"That's right. Send me your clothing size before you come. It'll be chilly at night, so I'll find you a thick coat."

After the video call ended, Huaya became somewhat agitated.

Old Zhou, who noticed this, was in a good mood: "Here's what we'll do. I'll give you an adjustment period first. If it doesn't suit you, just let me know and I'll arrange for someone to pick you up. You can go wherever you want after that."

"Director Stephen," Hanaya said, her eyes reddening, her voice trembling with emotion, "thank you."

"Oh! This is normal work arrangement. If you really want to thank me, then study hard and work well."

"And one more thing! Remember to pay your taxes according to the law after you get your salary!"